Parkinson's Nurses Are Crucial for the Management of Parkinson's Disease: 2007–2024.

This article explores the important role of Parkinson's Nurse Specialists (PNS) in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a degenerative brain disease that affects both motor and non-motor symptoms, impacting a person's quality of life and increasing care requirements. The PNS role has evolved in the UK, providing clinical, educational, research, and consultation support to patients. While there is limited evidence on the efficacy of the PNS role, studies have shown positive outcomes in terms of patient well-being and quality of life. However, there is a global shortage of PNS, particularly in low and middle-income countries, due to factors such as nurse shortages and inadequate funding. The article emphasizes the need for increased recognition and support for the PNS role to improve the management of PD worldwide. [Extracted from the article]